I’ve spent some time watching the news lately. Far too much time, to be honest. And I can’t help but be outraged by what I see happening on a number of levels. Lately, as I’ve watched the drama surrounding SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey...

Part of being a total fruit loop like me is that sometimes you get a little crazy. And when I say crazy, I mean you act impulsively. And when I say impulsively, I mean you let your emotions get away from you. And when I say let your emotions get away from you, I mean...

(Originally published on Suburban Misfit Mom) She had gray hair, the fine lines of experience cut a road map across her face as her eyes lit up with the smile that graced her face when she looked at me. “Good for you, dear,” she patted my shoulder, and I couldn’t help...

(Originally published on Suburban Misfit Mom) Being a mom means being prepared for just about anything. Except that you won’t be. It’s an impossible task, and you’re only setting yourself up for failure when you set such high standards for yourself. And why set these...

(Originally published on Suburban Misfit Mom) “I do think women can have it all, but not all at the same time” – Madeleine Albright “My goodness, it’s nice to have someone so involved. You’re a regular Supermom.” I remember hearing those words coming from my son’s...

(Originally published on Suburban Misfit Mom) I’ve realized recently that I’m officially an old lady. Okay, I’m forty-one, but even so, I’ve developed some distinctly old lady traits. There’s just no denying it anymore. Yesterday I vacuumed what appeared to be a...